If it weren’t for Shakespeare’s First Folio, a collection of plays preserved and published by his friends after he died, we would be bereft of some great stories and language. Thankfully, we don’t have to miss out. But why? The Bard and the Book: How the first folio saved the plays of Shakespeare by Ann… The post The Bard and the Book: How the first folio saved the plays of Shakespeare appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

In Faker, a boy faces critical ethical questions involving his own immediate family. The post Faker by Gordon Korman appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Majestica takes readers on a thrill ride through a wildlife park filled with magical creatures. The post Majestica by Sarah Tolcser appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Uprising is the story of a Polish girl’s experience of World War II, based on the experiences of a real-life teenage resistance fighter. The post Uprising by Jennifer A. Nielsen appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

“Legitimate children’s book authors”—that is, those who won a publishing contract through finely-honed craft and dogged persistence—have nothing but scorn for picture books with celebrity names on them. It’s a scorn tinged with envy, because all the celebs had to do (we imagine) is scribble a few pages of text and stick their name on… The post Celebrity Picture Books that Aren’t Bad, by B.J. Novak, Julie Andrews, Emma Thompson, and Spike Lee appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Bibsy Cross, an irrepressible third-grader, and Sweet Pea, a hound with a nose for mystery, are the loveable protagonists of two new series for early readers. The post New Chapter Book Series: Bibsy Cross and Detective Sweet Pea appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Two children living on a Greek island discover a sealed clay pot containing two scrolls and a book. A treasure hunt, a ship, special coins, and a repentant prodigal form the frame tale for The Treasure. The Treasure by Marty Machowski, illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino. New Growth Press, 2023. 256 pages. Two children living on… The post The Treasure by Marty Machowski appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Wander Lost features hidden worlds within a variety of board games, and twin brothers launched on a desperate rescue mission. The post Wander Lost by Laura Martin appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A neurodivergent tween finds friends and makes an amazing discovery at summer camp. The Secret Language of Birds, Lynne Kelly, Delacorte Press, 2024. 240 Pages Nina loves birds. People though? And camp? That doesn’t sound very fun. But when Aunt Audrey, a camp director invites her to camp, Nina reluctantly accepts. At first she’s ready… The post The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Evan Miller Is Waking Down is an interesting addition to the dystopian fiction landscape that is thought-provoking and clean. The post Evan Miller Is Waking Down by Jerel Law appeared first on Redeemed Reader.